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West Ham vs Watford

London Stadium, London10 February 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Graham Scott

Match Events

West Ham
Watford
Kick Off
Javier Hernández

assist: M. Antonio

38′
Pablo Zabaleta44′
Half Time
56′
M. ZeegelaarR. Pereyra
75′
DeulofeuD. Lukebakio
João MárioS. Byram
77′
M. Arnautović

assist: A. Cresswell

78′
82′
RicharlisonA. Gray
M. ArnautovićD. Rice
84′
Javier HernándezJ. Hugill
88′
90′Sebastian Prödl
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
2Shots off Goal3
8Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox5
3Shots outsidebox6
11Fouls7
8Corner Kicks7
3Offsides1
36%Ball Possession64%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
246Total passes442
150Passes accurate323
61%Passes %73%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Watford's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

West Ham field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Watford's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

West Ham start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Watford averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

West Ham3-4-33-4-3Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Adrián19Collins5Zabaleta21Ogbonna3Cresswe.16Noble8Kouyaté30Antonio18Mário7Arnauto.17Hernánd.30Karnezis6Mariappa5Prödl25Holebas2Janmaat22Zeegela.29Capoue16Doucouré9Deeney7Deulofeu11Richarl.

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

Substitutes

Coach: Javi Gracia

West HamPosition StrengthWatford
West Ham3-4-3
13GoalkeeperAdrián
19DefenderJ. Collins
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
3DefenderA. Cresswell
5MidfielderP. Zabaleta
16MidfielderM. Noble
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
30MidfielderM. Antonio
18ForwardJoão Mário
7ForwardM. Arnautović
17ForwardJavier Hernández
Watford3-4-3
30GoalkeeperO. Karnezis
6DefenderA. Mariappa
5DefenderS. Prödl
25DefenderJ. Holebas
2MidfielderD. Janmaat
22MidfielderM. Zeegelaar
29MidfielderE. Capoue
16MidfielderA. Doucouré
9ForwardT. Deeney
7ForwardDeulofeu
11ForwardRicharlison

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Watford 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Javier Hernández 38′, M. Arnautović 78′. 2 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 36% possession while Watford held 64%. West Ham had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Watford. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

West Ham vs Watford Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
West Ham
7
wins
Drawn
2
Watford
4
wins
Total goals
43 · 3.3/match
Both scored
8/13 · 62%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

West Ham

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Watford

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Watford

55%Form45%
53%Attack47%
53%Defence47%
29%Head-to-head71%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

West Ham dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

West Ham6wins
1draws10 meetings
Watford3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.6%Draw 30.3%Away 34.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.292.79
Max2.573.323.03
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market38.1%29.5%32.3%
Public market37.7%28.6%33.7%
Δ0.5%0.9%1.4%

West Ham vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

West Ham
Result vs. Market: West Ham (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

West HamHalf-time:10Watford
8Shots11
4Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
08/02/22West Ham1–0Watford1.52/4.34/6.32
28/12/21Watford1–4West Ham3.33/3.57/2.16
17/07/20West Ham3–1Watford2.40/3.05/3.34
24/08/19Watford1–3West Ham2.10/3.51/3.52
12/05/19Watford1–4West Ham2.22/3.77/3.17
22/12/18West Ham0–2Watford2.35/3.49/3.12
10/02/18West Ham2–0Watford2.52/3.30/2.87
19/11/17Watford2–0West Ham2.11/3.50/3.71
10/09/16West Ham2–4Watford1.91/3.47/4.54
25/02/17Watford1–1West Ham2.63/3.25/2.93

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Away Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026